Promoting Pipeline SafetyWhat can a County do?

David D. Ward, AICP

Chester County Planning Commission

County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania

August 4, 2014

Pipelines are a key part of economic development

At Issue-

How do we insure safety

Chester County OverviewPopulation (2012 est.)

Pipelines

Length

Age

Protected Lands

506,575

560 miles

1940s–Today

25% of County

County Comprehensive Plan

Pipelines in Chester County

Pennsylvania ContextNo regulatory control over the siting of inter-state pipelines

County Commissioner Directive

Put into place principles of the PNP Establish a One-Stop service Be a leader in pipeline safety

A pro-active approach to pipeline safety

Commissioners Kathi Cozzone,Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello

Pipeline Information Centerwww.chescopagreen.org

Interactive Search Map

Pipeline Projects

What We have Learned

This is an emotional issue

Residents seek unbiased information

Word has to get out early

Don’t take sides—support information sharing

Build partnerships with pipeline companies

Next Steps

Hire staff (Point Of Contact) Enhance the web site Build relationships with pipeline providers Assist in developing municipal ordinances

Promoting Pipeline SafetyQuestions & Answers

Moderator

Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Chester County

Panelists

Linda Farrell, Executive Director at Pipeline Safety Coalition

David D. Ward, AICP, Assistant Director, Chester County Planning Commission

www.chescopagreen.orgCounty Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania

August 4, 2014